Chapter 424

Christmas arrived as scheduled.

Bill and Fleur's wedding was set for Christmas Day, to be held at the Burrow.

After attending the wedding during the day, they could still rush home in time for the reunion dinner.

Speaking of which, John and Hermione seem never to have visited the Burrow before.

So when they saw the Burrow nestled among the fields,

that crooked, oddly patched-together peculiar building made both of them look intrigued.

"Is this the Weasley family's house?"

"Wow, it looks so cool..."

John couldn't help admiring it, but if his father were here, he'd probably have an OCD fit and faint on the spot.

The wedding took place right beside the Burrow, inside a magically enlarged tent.

The tent was decorated with mistletoe and holly, golden magical lights drifting slowly in the air, casting a warm glow.

There they unexpectedly ran into an acquaintance.

"Krum?" John glanced at the person before him with slight surprise.

It was Viktor Krum, who had once competed alongside them in the Triwizard Tournament.

"Long time no see, Miss Granger."

Seeing the two, Krum ignored John directly and gave Hermione a polite smile.

"Hey, I'm the one greeting you."

Before Hermione could respond, John said irritably,

Krum then shifted his gaze to John, fell silent for a moment, and then extended his hand expressionlessly: "John, long time no see."

Seeing his indifferent, deadpan face, John twitched the corner of his mouth.

Hermione covered her mouth and snickered, gently tugging John's sleeve, which finally got him to reluctantly shake Krum's hand.

"I heard you two are engaged?"

Krum withdrew his hand, his eyes sweeping over the pair, his tone hinting at a subtle, complex emotion.

This time Hermione answered.

She took John's hand, gave Krum a slight smile, and nodded: "That's right, back last summer."

Seeing the two so harmonious and intimate, Krum finally relaxed and smiled faintly, nodding: "Congratulations to you both."

"Thank you." John's tone softened as well.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, John then asked Krum why he was here.

It turned out Fleur had invited him, having asked all the Triwizard Tournament champions to come.

Krum shrugged, saying he had kept in touch with Fleur's sister Gabrielle all along, and this time he came specially for the wedding.

Because Fleur and Bill's relationship began during the Triwizard Tournament.

So they thought inviting the original champions would also serve as a commemoration.

Although they were rivals in the Triwizard Tournament,

after all, that competition was established to foster friendship among the students of the three schools.

From that perspective, the original tournament could still be considered a success.

The wedding soon began.

Bill and Fleur, dressed in pure white wedding attire, stood beneath the mistletoe wreath, their brilliant smiles seeming to light up the entire tent.

The ceremony proceeded smoothly, with everyone offering blessings to the newlyweds.

The Four Warriors gathered again, and Fleur pulled Bill and the three Warriors together for a commemorative photo.

When their future children grow up and ask who is in the photo, they can proudly tell them.

"Mom back then fought dragons with the three Warriors, swam the Black Lake, and ran the Maze."

Although they never managed to lift the trophy, Mom won something more precious than the trophy—your dad.

In the evening.

John and Hermione rushed home, preparing to enjoy Christmas dinner with the family.

Since the two families are now in-laws, it's natural to spend Christmas together.

Although they used to often celebrate holidays together, this year the meaning feels especially different.

'"Brother! Quick, let me return to your body—I want to eat roasted chicken, waa waa waa!"'

As soon as they stepped inside, Yueer lunged at him like seeing a savior.

As an Artificial Human, she cannot eat; although her sense of smell and taste are blocked, her imagination remains.

Seeing the table full of food she cannot eat, she is practically going mad.

The only way is to return to John's body and use his senses to taste.

'"All right, all right, here you go."'

John got a headache from Yueer's noise.

He helplessly reached out, and Yueer's soul immediately flowed along his fingertips into his body.

The Artificial Human's body instantly lost power, turning into a delicate empty shell, which John casually tossed back into the room.

Then Yueer took over.

Immediately, like a little hungry cat, she lunged into Mrs. Merick's arms.

'"Mommy, hungry, hungry, food~"'

The whole family was amused by Yueer's spoiled demeanor.

'"All right, all right, let's eat, let's eat." Mrs. Merick affectionately ruffled Yueer's head, then turned to call everyone to sit down.'

The dining table was filled with abundant dishes.

Yu'er immediately grabbed a fork, her eyes sparkling as she scanned the whole roasted turkey, golden and glistening with oil, the mound of buttery mashed potatoes, the sausage rolls drenched in meat juices, the crisp-skinned pumpkin pie, and a large plate of steaming Yorkshire pudding.

Let's eat!

Yu'er, who had been craving for a long time, finally ate to her heart's content.

Using John's body, she would never feel overstuffed; any food she ate turned into energy, leaving only the bliss of oil dripping from her mouth.

After the wind swept away the lingering clouds.

Originally there was a table full of delicacies, but even with so many people, they couldn't finish it.

As a result, Yu'er alone managed to polish off more than half of it.

That's amazing...

Yu'er leaned back in her chair, satisfied, patting her round belly, her face lit with a happy smile.

Hermione shook her head helplessly and handed her a cup of juice.

"Next time you want to eat something, just come find us and let your brother take you out to eat."

"Hehe, it's still my sister-in-law who dotes on me."

Yu'er happily hugged Hermione and rubbed against her, like a spoiled little cat.

Hermione also laughed and rubbed her head.

Afterward, John didn't rush to switch back his body, letting Yu'er continue enjoying herself for a while.

He was actually in the Consciousness Space, observing Yu'er's soul.

During this time, Yu'er has been living inside the Artificial Human's body.

Only when she replenishes her energy once a month does she return to John's body.

The Artificial Human is perfect, but the soul's growth ultimately requires nourishment from flesh and blood.

Since Yu'er switched to the Artificial Human's body, her soul has hardly grown at all.

It hasn't regressed, just stagnated.

He doesn't know whether this is a good thing or a bad thing.

But after all, we still need to find her a true body of her own as soon as possible.

As for this, John actually already had an idea.

Yu'er should have been reincarnated when she died in her previous life.

But instead, she accidentally crossed over to this world together with John, and her soul was forcibly left inside his body.

She is not a life naturally born in this world; her soul has no corresponding fleshly vessel to carry it.

That's why it's said that this world has no place for Yu'er.

But... if this world has no place for her, then we will create one for her...